De Soto National Memorial in September
September at De Soto National Memorial averages a daytime high near 90°F and an overnight low around 74°F, with about 6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes September a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 74°F
- Average high
- 90°F
Range across the year: 52°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 6.0 in
- Daylight
- 12.2 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: about 13,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at De Soto; by contrast March, the busiest, runs about 1.6× the average — so September is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 57/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 82°F is hot, with afternoons near 90°F to plan the day around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 21% of annual visitors, choosing September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.2 hours of daylight in September to explore — between the 10.3-hour midwinter low and the 13.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2023 drew 231,892 recreation visits, up 33.9% from 173,150 in 2022.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 22.9%, so September may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 92°F / 75°F | 0.8× Quiet | 47 Fair |
| September | 90°F / 74°F | 0.7× Quiet | 57 Fair |
| October | 86°F / 68°F | 0.9× Average | 65 Good |
All twelve months at De Soto, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 90°F and an overnight low around 74°F at De Soto National Memorial, with about 6 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
September is quiet at De Soto National Memorial (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. September sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 13,000 recreation visits at De Soto National Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.